Gilbert Williams Field's defense suffocated and harassed Gilbert Higley in a dominating first half while cruising to a 57-6 victory.

Williams Field controlled all phases of the game from the first snap, allowing only 43 yards of offense, giving up only one first down and forcing three fumbles before the first half ended. The team finished with four fumble recoveries before the game was over.

Williams Field coach Steve Campbell praised the defense and said defensive players have to step up every week because the team's younger offense is still developing.

“They're kind of the rock of our team,” Campbell said.

Higley was done in by turnovers, stalled drives and penalties from the get go, with their first two drives ending in a fumble and a 55-yard punt return touchdown for Williams Field.

Williams Field also benefited from a balanced offense controlled by quarterback Jeddediah Fagg.

The junior passer had 144 yards passing and two touchdowns while the running back tandem of Sean Schweichler and Ray Velasquez combined for 104 yards and four touchdowns before the half.

Most of the offensive and defensive starters were pulled after halftime with Williams Field up 50-0.

Williams Field is 6-0 this season, while Higley falls to 3-3.

Campbell said the team is focusing on improving itself for the rest of the season rather than getting caught up in the talk of going undefeated.

“That way, you don't have an emotional roller coaster of this is a big game or this isn't a big game,” Campbell said.

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